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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.74, 12,721.97 and 4,319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.74, 12,721.97 and 4,319.14 is: 6,478.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.74 : 12,721.97 = 4,319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.74/12,721.97 = 4,319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.74x = 12,721.97 × 4,319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.74x = 54,947,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947,969.51/8,481.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,478.38

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